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Wonderful
Hi, We have appreciated the tour and Ramona is fantastic. She has been charming, funny and she has spoken the american language in a easy way also for us ... She was also wonderfully dressed🤩 Thanks Raffaella Roberto and Aurora
Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 36 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 32
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tommys New York
- Meeting point
- Tour begins at the Chinatown - Little Italy information Kiosk on Baxter Street, in between Walker and Canal Streets in Manhattan. Check in up to thirty minutes before your scheduled tour.
Description
Manhattan’s Chinatown is a neighborhood that has always been alluring yet bewildering. Exclusively with Tommy's New York; you can now experience this vibrant community with access to places that have never been open to public tours before. This experience will connect you to the residents, and the merchants of the district, giving you a historically accurate understanding of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Culturally engaging you will be sure to walk away with a most memorable experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, and Fri
- Start times
- 11:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 13–64)
- $38
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $32
- Child (ages 4–12)
- $32
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Chinatown
This is a two-hour historical and cultural tour of the neighborhood. We will cover approximately two miles of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes. Check the weather so you can dress accordingly. There are rest stops along the way. There are stairs at certain stops. We will be visiting the interior of several establishments.
Canal Street
Meet-up at the tourist-friendly Chinatown Information Kiosk on Canal Street
What's included
Included
Licensed In-Person Guide
Not included
Transportation to/from attraction
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
36 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- Starting price $38 is 37% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,430 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour take?
Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, starting at 11:30 AM.
How much does Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–12 pay from $32, adults from $38.
Can I cancel Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Tour begins at the Chinatown - Little Italy information Kiosk on Baxter Street, in between Walker and Canal Streets in Manhattan. Check in up to thirty minutes before your scheduled tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 32 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Chinatown - Official Historic District Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tommys New York.
Reviews(36)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Interesting and fun tour with Ramona!
I did the Chinatown history tour with my friend and her 10 year old daughter. Ramona was interesting and also funny. We loved it!
A
really good guide
ramona was great: we loved her attitude and explanations
G
Excellent, great insight and knowledge of history and the current events in Chinatown
Insightful, guide had great knowledge above Chinatown and NYC. Got to see all the nooks and grannies of Chinatown
S
Back in Chinatown history
Guide Ramona knew all the details and has a great sense of humor! She is doing for sure more than a normal tour guide, showing she is really into history
C
Ramona is fantastic
Our Ramona was fantastic, thank you very much for this beautiful discovery of Chinatown very pleasant and especially very interesting.
J
Nice introduction to Chinatown
This was an interesting tour of Chinatown. Loads of history ranging from religious practices to tourism and everything between. Romona was knowledge and it was evident that she loves what she does.
J
Chinatown
Our tour guide Ramona was very impressive. She had a good understanding of the history of the area and delivered the information in a very lively manner.
J
Excellent Chinatown Tour
Ramona was a fantastic guide. She had a wealth of knowledge and led on a great 90 minute tour of the area. Highly recommend!!
V
Chinatown with Ramona as our guide.
Ramona may not be tall, but you won't lose her on the tour! She is exceptionally knowledgeable about all things Chinatown and its temples. Highly recommended!
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